Event Title

Colorado Association of Research Libraries Library Assessments Workshop

Date Created

11-18-2016

Abstract

Promotion of services is something we discuss often in libraries; however, it is rare to find a comprehensive promotion plan for research services or any evaluation of promotional services beyond case studies of a specific promotion. How do we know where to place our time and efforts if we have not assessed how students learn about research services? In the 2015-2016 academic year, the Library Research Services department at the University of Northern Colorado Libraries set out to answer this question. Surveys were sent to individuals contacting a librarian for in-depth research assistance. The goal of this survey was to determine how those who contacted members of the department for research assistance heard of our services; with this knowledge, the department plans to better target populations for promotion of services.

Document Type

Article

Keywords

market reach; advertising; reference; library research services; knowledge of services; libraries; students

Digital Origin

Born digital

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